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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
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Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
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China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
World
Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Sports
Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Political
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Health
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Economy
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
Environment
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom The streets of Los Angeles are glowing purple as Jacaranda trees bloom Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations Indulge in Santa Barbara's top 15 dining destinations
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South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant

South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27

April 27, 2024
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Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains

April 25, 2024
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South Africa's ruling ANC takes rival party to court in fractious buildup to election

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March 19, 2024
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South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested

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March 13, 2024
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UN raises alert for 780,000 people displaced in Mozambique, most due to violence in north

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March 07, 2024
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March 05, 2024
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Search for missing girl in South Africa ramps up as news of bloodied items found heightens emotions

The South African navy has been brought in to help with a search for a 6-year-old girl who has been missing for two weeks in a case that has captured national attention

March 04, 2024
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Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May's national election and who the major players are

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February 24, 2024
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South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the highly anticipated national election will be held on May 29

February 20, 2024
South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended
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What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis

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February 19, 2024
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South Africa has launched an 'urgent request' with top UN court over Israel's targeting of Rafah

The South African government says it has lodged an “urgent request” with the U.N.’s International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel’s military operations targeting the southern Gaza city of Rafah are a breach of provisional orders the court handed down last month in a case alleging genocide

February 13, 2024
South Africa has launched an 'urgent request' with top UN court over Israel's targeting of Rafah
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South African president defends 30 years of ANC rule in speech to Parliament ahead of elections

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February 08, 2024
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South African police arrest man who says he started a fire that left 76 dead to hide another killing

A man has been arrested hours after he claimed responsibility for starting a building fire in South Africa last year that killed 76 people while trying to get rid of the body of someone he had killed

January 23, 2024
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Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

January 13, 2024
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Nelson Mandela's support for Palestinians endures with South Africa's genocide case against Israel

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January 11, 2024
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Oscar Pistorius and the Valentine's killing of Reeva Steenkamp. What happened that night?

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January 07, 2024
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Track star, convicted killer, now parolee. A timeline of Oscar Pistorius's life

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January 05, 2024
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Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole. He will be strictly monitored until December 2029

Oscar Pistorius is due to be released from prison on parole to live under strict conditions at a family home after serving nearly nine years of his murder sentence for the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013

January 04, 2024
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Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91

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January 01, 2024
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Some Catholic bishops reject Pope's stance on blessings for same-sex couples. Others are confused

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December 22, 2023
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South Africa to build new nuclear plants. The opposition attacked the plan over alleged Russia links

The South African government has announced plans to build new nuclear power stations to generate more electricity amid an energy crisis in the continent’s most advanced economy

December 12, 2023
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Man charged with terrorism over a fire at South African Parliament is declared unfit to stand trial

A man charged with terrorism and other offenses over a 2022 fire that badly damaged South Africa’s historic Parliament complex in Cape Town has been declared unfit to stand trial

December 11, 2023
Man charged with terrorism over a fire at South African Parliament is declared unfit to stand trial
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Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa

Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a mole species that has an iridescent golden coat and the ability to “swim” through sand dunes after it hadn't been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct

November 30, 2023
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The vital question may linger forever: Did Oscar Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?

In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has still never been answered: Did the world-famous Olympic runner know he was shooting at and killing his girlfriend that Valentine’s Day in 2013

November 24, 2023
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South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has accused Israel of war crimes and genocide in Gaza during a virtual meeting of leaders of developing countries including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping

November 21, 2023
South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting

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